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The Little Bourke, Lonsdale and Lygon
Streets precincts are the cultural hearts of
Melbourne’s Chinese, Greek and Italian
communities, providing centres for
local celebrations and opportunities for
tourists to experience the food, culture
and history of these communities.
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traders were invited to put forward ideas
and initiatives to enhance these unique
areas, preserve heritage values and boost
tourism and economic potential.
In October, a number of applicants
have been invited to develop their
proposals in an application to the
fund. Minister Assisting the Premier
on Multicultural Affairs, James
Merlino, commended the quality
of the proposals put forward. "The
standard of the proposals received
and the overwhelming interest in the
project shows just how passionate the
community is about regenerating and
enhancing these areas."
The initiative augments the existing
work of the City of Melbourne. Lord
Mayor John So encouraged all
Melbournians along with the Chinese,
Italian and Greek communities to work
towards one commitment – to develop
and undertake ideas and initiatives
that build on the social, economic and
aesthetic values of the precincts, and
reinvigorate them as vibrant, sustainable
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community groups, particularly
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develop and sustain local community
organisations and programs.
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Multicultural Affairs, James Merlino,
said the grants program plays a vital
role in supporting and empowering
Victoria’s culturally, religiously and
linguistically diverse communities.
“Victorians take great pride in
their diversity, and through these
grants we encourage and support
our multicultural communities and
their groups to maintain their unique
identities,” he said.
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a new category which encourages faith
groups to work together on individual
projects and supports the capacity of
formalised interfaith networks.
“This new category will assist
Victoria to maintain its proud record
of interfaith cooperation. Faith leaders
working in partnership on key projects
will be a powerful way to increasing
understanding and jointly celebrate
Victoria’s diversity,” he said.
“These groups play an important
role in promoting awareness of cultural
diversity and contributing to a culture
of mutual respect and understanding,”
he said.
In 2006-07 the Victorian Multicultural
Commission supported more than 1600
Victorian communities and groups from
culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds by contributing more than
$3.6m in funding to directly support
community initiatives through the
community grants program.
Information about the full range of
Grants offered by the Department of
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dpcd.vic.gov.au/grants or call the DPCD
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The Victorian Government is a strong
supporter of Australia’s Humanitarian
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from around the world in most need of
resettlement. Victoria is a compassionate
State, demonstrated by our consistent
record of accepting a higher proportion
of humanitarian entrants per capita than
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across Victoria, funding staff members
to work directly with individual
refugee communities to increase their
knowledge and access to services at
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non-government levels. The brokerage
workers also work between the refugee
communities and service providers at
all levels to develop more culturally
appropriate services to improve
outcomes for refugee and humanitarian
entrants and to link them in with
services at the local level.
Some of the funded programs include:
leadership programs with women and
youth; building better relationships
with Victoria Police; liaising with
service providers, funding bodies
and refugee communities to identify
innovative opportunities to enhance
service delivery such as driving lessons
for refugee women, children and
family services, health services for
refugee communities and maternal and
child health; and promoting access to
community and youth facilities.
Anna Hall, Executive Director,
Springvale Community Aid and
Advice Bureau commented that
the continuation in RBP funding
has “initially through the Refugee
Day Dinner and a range of other
subsequent activities helped to foster
understanding and respect between
Councillors from the City of Greater
Dandenong and Casey and members
of the local refugee communities.”
“The Refugee Brokerage Program is
delivering better outcomes for refugee
communities developing action plans
and community resources. The Ethiopian
Women’s Group in Victoria illustrates
this through the establishment of
the After School Care Project which
provides cultural and age-appropriate
training to the children and women
of the community” said Sarina Greco,
Senior Manager, Community and Family
Services, Brotherhood of St Laurence.
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In a ceremony held at Parliament
House, the former Minister Assisting
the Premier on Multicultural Affairs
and now the Minister for Health, Daniel
Andrews, presented the scholarships
totalling $37,200, to students of the
Diploma of Interpreting at RMIT
University in two African languages,
Amharic and Nuer.
Mr Andrews said the scholarships
continued the Victorian Government’s
commitment to supporting speakers of
emerging languages gain accreditation
as interpreters.
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interpreters in languages whose
speakers have recently arrived in
Victoria is extremely important,” he
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Scholarship Project is part of the
Language Services Strategy, a Victorian
Government initiative that aims to
increase the supply and quality of
interpreters to ensure that all Victorian
have access to information and services.
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Interpreting and the Advanced Diploma
of Interpreting and Translating at RMIT
University. To date, scholarships have
been awarded for interpreting courses
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in nine languages, including Amharic,
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cost of course fees, study materials,
NAATI accreditation and any other
incidental expenses such as transport
or babysitting costs.
“We recognise that it is not always
easy to train to become an accredited
interpreter. By providing scholarships
we offer talented individuals, who
are eager to serve their communities,
the opportunity to study and gain
accreditation.”
Mr Andrews congratulated the
scholarship recipients and wished them
all the best for their studies and the future.
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and advice. The ads will be on air during December
across a network of community radio stations. The
ads have been translated into 45 different languages
and will be played during in-language programs
on stations such as 3ZZZ, 3CR, 3SER and 3WBC.
Regional areas are also covered through The Pulse
FM (Geelong), One FM (Shepparton), Gippsland
FM, 3PPP (Mornington Peninsula) and 3MDR
(the Dandenongs). The advertising campaign is a
joint initiative of the Victorian Equal Opportunity
and Human Rights Commission and the Victorian
Multicultural Commission.
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During August and September the
Commission issued an open invitation
to community leaders to attend a series
of consultations across metropolitan and
regional Victoria.
This year consultations were
held in Carlton, Morwell, Preston,
Broadmeadows, Box Hill, Geelong,
Ballarat, Bendigo, Springvale, Footscray,
St Albans, Wangaratta and Shepparton
with over 600 community leaders
attending to share their views.
Many comments were made during
the consultations which will be detailed
in a report to be released by the
Commission in the near future.
The main issues raised were in
relation to language services, access to
Government information and support
for community organisations.
Other issues raised fell broadly
within the areas of: adult education
and employment, including access to
English classes and having overseas
skills recognised; education, including
cultural awareness in the school system;
police/law, particularly cultural
awareness in this sector; and barriers
to accessing housing and transport.
George Lekakis, VMC Chairperson
said the response to this year’s
consultations was once again
extremely positive.
“I would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone who participated in
the consultations and assure you that
these issues will be followed up.”
The Commission is now in the
process of liaising with government
departments and external stakeholders
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the consultations. The outcomes of
these actions will then be distributed
across Government and help improve
the responsiveness of Government to
the needs of culturally and linguistically
diverse Victorians.
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On Tuesday 9 October over 100
leaders from Victoria’s German
Community, including His Excellency,
Mr Martin Lutz Ambassador of the
Federal Republic of Germany; and Mr
Thomas Kessler, Consul General of the
Federal Republic of Germany and Dean
of the Consular Corp, came together to
celebrate German National Day.
The Premier was joined by his
parliamentary Colleagues – James
Merlino; Tim Holding, Theo
Theophanous; Joe Helper and Tony
Robinson in acknowledging the
considerable contributions that the
German community has made to
Victoria since arriving in Melbourne in
the late 1830s.
Mr Brumby said, “Since the 1930s,
the German people have contributed
to almost every aspect of our social,
cultural and economic development
– across politics, religion, the arts,
industry and business. German
migrants were among our earliest
explorers, scientists, pioneers and
entrepreneurs and have played
an important role in the growth of
Australia in general, and Victoria,
in particular.”
German choir, ‘Liedertafel Arion’
sang the Australian and German
National Anthems with pride.
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entertained by traditional German
folk songs played on a barrel organ.
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On Tuesday 23 October The Premier,
John Brumby, hosted the second meeting
of Victoria’s religious and community
leaders, to discuss strategies that
support and enhance social cohesion
and community harmony.
Addressing the community and faith
leaders at the forum, Mr Brumby said
“Your leadership is central to guiding
your respective communities towards
a shared goal of ensuring that Victoria
remains an open, respectful and
harmonious society.”
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about ways forward for interfaith
initiatives and collaborative projects.
General Secretary of the Victorian
Council of Churches, Maureen Postma
thanked the Premier for convening
the Forum and for recognising the
important role interfaith dialogue plays
in enhancing community harmony.
“It was heartening to hear of the
success of so many local interfaith
initiatives. We have so much to
learn from each other’s beliefs
and it’s wonderful to be here in
this environment discussing ways
to collaborate in the future,” said
Ms Postma.
Two youth representatives,
Ms Jessica Taft and Ms Rinchen
Norbu spoke passionately about
their own involvement in the 2006
Multifaith Multicultural Youth Forum
– an initiative inspired by the 2005
Leaders Forum – and their desire
to see community leaders support
and encourage young people to take
up leadership roles within the
various communities.
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The Festival boasted two stages of
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vibrant cultural marketplace, the aromas
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authentic foods from all corners of
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Amanda King, photographic displays
by Iranian artist Mitra Malekzadeh and
Kristin Diemer, bellydance workshops
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Beautiful performances were given
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with Multicultural Arts Victoria brought
the colour and excitement of Melbourne’s
cultural diversity to viewers through a
new six-part variety television show Viva
Melbourne. Melbourne and Geelong’s
television audiences have been treated
to one hour of multicultural music,
song and dance that showcases the
diverse talents of performance artists
from a diverse range of cultures living
and working in Melbourne along with
international guests.
Viva Melbourne aims to bring together,
through the medium of free-to-air
television these two essential community
organisations to promote and celebrate
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culturally and linguistically diverse
communities. Viva Melbourne allows a
wide audience to experience the cultural
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Islamic comedian Nazeem Hussain,
Hungarian music group Vados, The
African Royal Drummers from Ghana
and Melbourne’s Cuban Dance Academy.
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viewer’s guides on a journey of discovery
of the customs, traditions and soul of each
of the cultures featured on the show.
Antenna Award winner Dieter
produced and presented The C Word
which screened on C31 and has
appeared on Channel Nine's The Car
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produced and presented segments.
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her current soul, Hip Hop and global
show, Cocoa Butter and her current
global music segment on ABC Radio
Australia, Benson on Edge. Namila DJ’s
performing as Sista Selekta, in her
resident DJ role at Melbourne digital arts
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music festivals around Melbourne.
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Known for his seductive charms, mischievous tricks and heroic
demon slaying, Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu
deities or gods who is worshipped throughout the world.
Krishna: Love and Devotion explores Krishna narrative
and worship through various forms of traditional and
contemporary paintings, textiles, jewellery, sculpture and
photography. Drawn from the NGV Collection and a number
of private lenders, approximately 80 works on display.
The vivid life of Krishna from his birth into adulthood has
been documented and celebrated across a range of different
mediums including art, music, dance, poetry and literature.
Carol Cains, NGV Curator of Asian Art, said that Krishna
is an important Hindu god and has remained a favourite
among worshippers.
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personal devotion. His diverse personas and lovable nature
encourages his devotees to worship him as they desire: either
as a mother, a lover, a friend, or a subject," she said.
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include public ceremonies, pilgrimages, and private ceremonies
before household shrines. The annual calendar of festivals
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Liz Kavanagh and jazz vocalist Shonah Hill – they are
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MAV’s Visible program has provided opportunities for
talented African artists to develop and showcase their musical
talents, whilst also offering the wider public a glimpse of the
vibrant and diverse arts and culture they have brought with
them to Australia. Well known reggae artist, Nicky Bomba
has played a key role in mentoring and recording the annual
Visible CD. Bomba shares a vision of Melbourne as the
emerging world music capital of Australia and says that the
ideas, melodies, instruments and rhythms coming from artists
in the Visible program have offered much to the Australian
music industry. This year the Visible project has produced some
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drummer King Marong and Guinee Berrifee balafonists to
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self esteem of newly arrived refugee youth, engaging them
in the arts and providing them with pathways to further
education and employment in the arts.
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from the Flemington Housing Estate with each other and
with professional hip hop artists from their community through
hip hop workshops, mentorship and performance development.
This is to enable them to engage in both personal and community
decision making processes and to resolve the cultural
confusion so many of them face. Young people from refugee
backgrounds bring with them a diversity of understanding
about participation from a variety of cultural contexts.
Arts are a powerful medium to connect with refugee youth.
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Abdulwahab a hip hop artist says "programs like Connect
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This project is proudly supported by Victorian Multicultural
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Council for the Arts.
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The Turkish Tulip Festival has been
successfully entertaining visitors at
Tesselaar Garden in Silvan since 2005 and
has created a considerable interest toward
Turkish culture among the general
public. This year’s festival held on
September 15-16, 2007 was no exception
attracting more than 1000 people.
The Festival also aims to bring the
next generation of Turkish Australians
closer to the Turkish culture and people.
The Turkish Tulip Festival weekend
presented the history of the tulip or Lale
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la-legh), as well as a taste of Turkish
culture.
Larges tents created an authentic
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garden. Among the most popular stands
were the authentic Turkish food stalls
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Australia. Children’s activities included
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learning about Turkish culture.
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by all that attended as a fun, upscale
fashion show that will be the Spring
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of the trek was for these diverse young
people to develop life and leadership
skills and forge bonds with each other
and the adults who accompanied them.
The Group took on the challenging
96-kilometere wartime trail through
mountainous and isolated rainforests
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been so close to so many guys in my
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‘cherish the life you have and cherish
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anyone cut you down, because the real
people know who you are.’”
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La Plaza de Mercado (A Market within
a Market) is a Spanish Latin American
festival of music, colour and tastes
which has been a hit with Melburnians
since its inauguration in 2005.
Melbourne’s diverse community was
made welcome by a variety of musical
and dance items performed with great
enthusiasm by the Latin American
community. Over 30,000 people enjoyed
typical foods and purchased arts and
crafts that captured the effervescence of
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presenter Anton Enus, the gala dinner
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representing the government, corporate
and community sector.
The initiatives recognised on the
night were a broad mix ranging from
diversity recruitment strategies, cultural
celebrations and equity and leadership
development programs. All nominees
were congratulated for their efforts with
organisations taking home awards on
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Guests were treated to an exciting
entertainment program featuring
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its members. The group brings together women from all areas of
Melbourne for social events, excursions and educational talks.
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combating isolation that many women face after arriving in Victoria.
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the community celebrated Philippine
Independence Day at Wyndham,
attracting over 600 people to the local
Event Centre. The entertainment was
provided by local performers and
involved traditional dance and songs
performed in the traditional costume
of Barong Tagalog for men, and Barot
Saya for women.
Among the performers were a group of
young relatives of FAWI members, who
performed the Bahay Kubo Medley and
the Muslim Princes Dance in traditional
costume. Other performances included
the Spanish Courting Dance, performed
by Chito Javier and Rose Simonsen,
and other dances choreographed by
Nelson Estrelia.
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celebration showed ‘how Filipinos value
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to our culture’, Mr Adriano continued,
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The festival, which has emerged from
traditional events showcasing Italian
culture that date back as far as the
late 1960s, has become a much-loved
celebration on Victoria’s social calendar.
Festival Director Franca Smarrelli said
the program is designed to stimulate
participation across cultures, for
Australians of Italian origin to renew
their links with their cultural heritage
and for others to gain insight into a
culture which has been an important
element in the evolution of the
Australian character.
“It provides a unique and enriching
opportunity for ‘all Australians’ to
experience the highlights and excitement
of a wide range of Italian culture,
encompassing theatre, music, visual
arts, cinema and folklore in the Piazze di
Melbourne,” said Ms Smarrelli.
The 2007 Festival opened with solo
piano recital by prominent young
conductor and virtuoso pianist Stefano
Miceli and continued in style with a wide
range of Italian music, theatre and poetry.
In the lead up to the event, the then
Minister Assisting the Premier on
Multicultural Affairs, Daniel Andrews,
presented the Melbourne Italian Festival
organisers with a $50,000 Victorian
Multicultural Commission (VMC) grant.
This funding forms part of the VMC’s
Festival and Event grants program,
which supports major festivals,
conferences and special events that
encourage community participation
in celebrating cultural diversity.
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joined with the National Breast Cancer
Foundation (NBCF) to host a luncheon
to support the collaborative effort
against breast cancer.
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showcase the work of the NBCF and
raise awareness of new developments
in research relevant to CALD women.
Speakers at the luncheon included
some of Australia’s most talented
researchers like Professor John
Hopper, NHMRC, Senior Principal
Research Fellow and Professor Maurice
Eisenbruch from the multicultural
Heath Unit of the University of New
South Wales.
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Leicester, spoke about her emotional
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of support networks and friends
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talk to each other about breast cancer
and encouraged them to go back to
their groups and communities to share
their knowledge.
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Italian Social Club hosted a sensational
evening of salami tasting to decide who
produced the best salami in the region.
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from across the state including
Wangaratta, Geelong, Melbourne
and from the surrounding areas of
Shepparton and Mooroopna.
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the evening: First prize went to
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celebrate the birthday of their Queen
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the Hon. Consul of The Netherlands
in Victoria, Mr. Hans Nieuwland,
decided to host a similar celebration
in Melbourne. The group called the
celebration Dutch Orange Day and
is considered as an ideal way to
introduce the Dutch culture to the
people of Australia.
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Family, was the theme for the day with
thousands of Dutchmen turning up to the
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smell of poffertjes lingered over the
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and services enticed passers-by to come
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honoured 22 individuals at the Fitzroy Learning
Centre for their outstanding achievements as youth
workers, sports coaches, tutors, social workers and
community leaders.
The Victorian Refugee Recognition Record (VRRR) is held
annually to celebrate and formally recognise the contribution
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fabric of the state.
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embrace changes in their lives, and acquire new skills and become
active participants in Victorian society, is truly humbling.”
In its fourth year running, the Victorian Refugee Recognition
Record is an annual event open to individuals who arrived in
Australia as refugees. Nominations are considered by a panel
consisting of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, the
Refugee Council of Australia and a former award recipient.
A photo exhibition featuring portraits and stories of the
recipients was also launched by Mr Andrews as a lasting
reminder and showcase of their achievements. Photographs
were taken by eighteen students from the Northern Melbourne
Institute of TAFE. The project provided an opportunity for
students to gain practical skills in a community setting.
Altogether, the students contributed to what was a highly
professional and inspiring tribute to the VRRR recipients
through the exhibition of their works.
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approximately 70 people including the award recipients, their
guests and the nominators. Minister Bronwyn Pike, also
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recipient Ms Kiin Osman.
Following the event, the recipients and their guests enjoyed
the Emerge Festival Main Event, held across the road at the
Fitzroy Town Hall and in Napier St, which was coordinated
by Multicultural Arts Victoria to launch the beginning of
Refugee Week.
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where over 150 young Victorians
gathered to discuss a wide range of
issues relevant to young people from
diverse backgrounds across the State.
The Minister for Youth Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Premier on
Multicultural Affairs, James Merlino,
said he was delighted with the
enthusiasm displayed by the members
of the network.
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Victorians of all cultures with an avenue
to have their thoughts and ideas heard,
while it will also help these individuals to
develop their skills in communication and
leadership,” Mr Merlino said.
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diverse community. That is what
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better, fairer and the most successful
multicultural community anywhere
in the world”, said Mr Wynne. “The
challenge for all of us is to continuously
improve the performance of human
service delivery, and engagement with
culturally and linguistically diverse
communities, to reap the social and
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collective endeavour and it is only
in partnership that we optimise the
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population growth and diversity”.
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local governments in respect to residents’
cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.
Committee member Kris Pavlidis,
and Mayor of the City of Whittlesea,
played host to this important forum
at their impressive South Morang
conference centre.
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domestic violence, she has been face to face with more trauma
than she would prefer to remember. These days, she can hardly
hide her joy, thanks in part to a comprehensive new initiative
by VicHealth to prevent violence against women.
Twenty nine innovative projects have just been funded
across different sectors, including working with women’s
groups, men and boys, sporting clubs, Indigenous and
culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities,
local government, as well as the education sector.
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she faced arriving in Australia aged nine.
Ms Orlando is acutely aware of the additional problems faced
by culturally diverse and newly arrived communities. These
problems sometimes increase pressures on men struggling to
adapt to changing roles in their families and the new society.
Violence against women can sometimes follow; however,
Ms Orlando says there is no excuse for such behaviour.
“We know violence against women is a universal problem.”
But Diana says it seems to be more complex in CALD
communities. “There are vulnerabilities with immigration,
with losses, being marginalised,” she points out. “If part of the
community experiences the system as discriminatory, how do
you go to that system for help?”
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Violence against women occurs across all cultures, ages and
walks of life. A landmark study by VicHealth in 2004, found
that violence against women causes more health problems
than any other single contributing factor, including smoking
and heart disease, for women from the age of 15 to 45. At least
98% of domestic violence is committed by men, according to
Access Economics, who also found that domestic violence costs
Australia $8.1 billion a year.
Last year, VicHealth’s study on community attitudes showed
that most Victorians did not hold ‘violence-supportive’ attitudes.
Several international studies show that those who hold ‘violence
supportive’ attitudes are more likely to use violence.
While most Victorians agreed that domestic violence is a
crime (97%), the study found that nearly one in three men
(29%) believe domestic violence can be excused if they regret
it afterwards. It also showed nearly one in four (23%) do not
believe that yelling abuse at their partner is serious.
An additional survey of four cultural groups, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Italian and Greek was also undertaken in the
VicHealth study. It found that men from these backgrounds
were more likely to hold violence supportive attitudes.
Diana Orlando says that there are a number of reasons why
the CALD sample held more violence supportive attitudes.
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to inform communities of issues associated with violence
against women have not been getting through. “English
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people had seen the messages.”
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CALD communities, particularly the newly arrived, have
simply not had the access.”
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religious leaders and community
leaders of newly arrived communities,
to develop a TV commercial. The TV ad
will feature men, from different faiths
and ethnic backgrounds, taking a stand
on violence against women.
The Spectrum Migrant Resource
Centre and the Victorian Immigrant and
Refugee Women’s Coalition are working
on this project which they hope to
broadcast on several television networks
both locally and nationally.
Their messages would be variations
on the phrase, “Violence against
women is not part of our religion”,
“Respecting your wife cannot involve
violence against her” and “To seek help
on family violence is not against our
culture”. A report by VicHealth and
Immigrant Women’s Domestic Violence
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to be supported as they have very
little knowledge of their rights, of
what constitutes domestic violence
and what services are available, says
Cam Nguyen, CEO of the Australian
Vietnamese Women’s Association.
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not allowing one’s partner to leave the
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attract skilled migrants to regional
Victoria as part of the latest phase of
the Brumby Government’s skilled
migration strategy.
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said the Global Skills for Provincial
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outside of the Northern Hemisphere
in Victoria’s capital city, Melbourne.
Over 700 delegates, including 400
international delegates, attended the
conference to discuss research, policy
and best practice on topics related to
migration and diversity.
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conference was Migration, Economic
Growth and Social Cohesion and
included Keynote speeches from
John Brumby, Premier of Victoria,
John So, Lord Mayor City of Melbourne,
Rinus Penninx, Co-Chair of the
International Metropolis Project and
James Gobbo, Chair of the Australian
Multicultural Foundation.
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to Victoria.
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there are always challenges to address
and overcome when welcoming new
communities – but our experience
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The Department monitors equity access
to all TAFEs which includes students
from culturally and linguistically
diverse (CALD) backgrounds to
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outcomes, reduce disadvantage and
respect cultural diversity.
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programs at TAFE institutions.
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programs on improving participation
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base have given us an economy that is
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– for which English was a second
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Premier on Multicultural Affairs,
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electorate and ethnic communities with
distinction, making an outstanding
contribution through his community
and political activism, his belief in social
justice and support of migrants’ rights,”
Mr Andrews said the memorial,
which is located in a landscaped garden
setting, would assist to create a greater
understanding of the contributions
of people from non-English speaking
backgrounds to Victoria.
The City of Yarra organised the
memorial with the help of a contribution
of $15,000 through the Victorian
Multicultural Commission.
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Youthcentral, DVC and the eLearning
division of the Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development,
teamed up to facilitate a two day Digital
Storytelling workshop on October
11th and 12th, at the Gunung-WillamBalluk Learning Centre, Broadmeadows
Campus of Kangan-Batman TAFE.
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15, from diverse cultural backgrounds
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from Philippines, Greece, Albania and
Pakistan and as a result many of the
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moving to Australia or on recent trips
they had made back to their country of
birth to visit family and friends.
Over the two days they found out
more about what makes a good digital
story, developed their own storyboard,
were trained up in using the program
Photostory in which they produced their
own digital stories. They also chose
the images they would use, created a
background soundtrack, and scripted
and performed their own voiceover to
accompany the images.
The completed stories will be
presented on Thursday 15th November
at GTAC in Parkville and will also
be available to view through the
www.youthcentral.com.au website.
Level 11, 1 Spring Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
TELEPHONE (03) 9208 3184
FACSIMILE (03) 9208 3179
EMAIL info@vmc.vic.gov.au
www.multicultural.vic.gov.au